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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G11 was launched 6 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the G11 grades vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung TL500

 G11 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon G11

 TL500 G11 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung TL500

 G11 TL500 
AnnouncedDecember 2009July 2010Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G11 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 and the TL500.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and TL500 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (375g)
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (375g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (375 grams)
64
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 40
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.1
DXO Low light score 169 129
Other
Battery model NB-7L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $527